Bacon Carbonara

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

• Combine your eggs and egg yolk in a bowl.

Step 2

• Next, add 4 ounces of grated cheese. Stir with a fork to combine. Season with fresh black pepper.

Step 3

• Slice ½ pound of thick cut bacon into large chunks.

Step 4

• Add the sliced bacon to a cold nonstick pan and then turn the heat to medium.

Step 5

• Once the bacon is fully cooked and the fat has rendered out, strain out the grease, keeping only 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.

Step 6

• Return the pan to medium low heat and add minced garlic. Saute for one minute and then turn off the heat.

Step 7

• Add bucatini noodles to a pot of heavily salted water and cook to desired done-ness.

Step 8

• Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the bacon along with ⅓ cup of pasta water.

Step 9

• Add the egg and cheese mixture to the pan. Toss rigorously and keep it moving.

Step 10

• Taste for seasoning and assess for thickening. If it needs to be thicker, add more cheese (1 ounce at a time) and mix rigorously.